Make quick work of securing the sail. Dealing with knots in wet line or trying to thread webbing through a loop can be challenging—made worse by windy conditions. West Marine sail ties are designed to make the process of prepping the boat for a day of sailing or putting it away after being on the water easier. These elastic ties feature plastic balls at the ends to eliminate tying and untying. Two lengths of 3/16" shock cord provide enough strength to secure the sail to the boom. Take the struggle out of securing the mainsail using West Marine sail ties. Key Features Secures the sail to the boom without having to tie or untie lines or webbing straps Speeds up process of rigging the boat to sail or put it away Each tie features dual lengths of 3/16" shock cord Plastic balls at the ends of the tie eliminate need to deal with knots Available in two sizes to secure different points along the boom